A dedication ceremony at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park located at 29350 Avenida Rancho Tesoro, Valencia California was held on May 2, 2015, officially dedicating a marble memorial to early Western film actor Harry Carey Sr.
Also on hand at the dedication was Field Deputy Rosalind Wayman from L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich office; Department of Parks and Recreation supervisor Jared Didier; Pete Fries and Dr. Gary Turner of The Grand Council of E Clampus Vitus, Inc.
Member of The Grand Council of E Clampus Vitus, Inc.assisted in the process to ensure a memorial was placed at this site.
Tesoro Adobe was built and owned by noted western film actor, Harry Carey, in the 1920's and 1930's. During Carey's prolific film career, he is credited with at least 233 movies; the western elite including John Wayne, William S. Hart, and Gary Cooper visited Tesoro Adobe. In June 2005, the County accepted the donation of the Tesoro Adobe Historic Park from Montalvo Properties LLC, the developer of the Tesoro residential community that surrounds the park.
Members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Parks Bureau provide law enforcement services to Tesoro Adobe Historic Park along with 177 county parks, golf courses and special event venues throughout Los Angeles County.
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